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Rivo's Comments on Role Portrayal and Identity

Following the poster controversy, Cynthia Rivo engaged in an interview where she shared her thoughts about the different actresses who have played the Wicked Witch of the West. She asserted that many of these performers cannot fully relate to the character because they don’t share her identity — specifically, being Black and queer. Rivo emphasized her unique perspective as a Black woman, stating that her lived experience informs her portrayal in a way others cannot replicate.